CCE of Schenectady County is seeking an incumbent to assist the Program Coordinator of the Sustainable Living Center & Fehr Ave Garden. The Assistant Grower helps deliver and coordinate primarily youth agriculture/horticulture education programs designed to engage the diverse population of Schenectady County in serving their community and the support of a sustainable local food system.
This is a part-time, temporary position, with scheduled work hours which may fluctuate depending on the program needs and growing season. The position is typically 17 hours/week, starting in May or June continuing through the end of October (the end of the growing season).
Application Instructions
Please include a cover letter, resume and three references (at least one who is a current or former supervisor or teacher).
Once your application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.
External Applicants : (Including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to Applying for a Job (External Candidate) for additional guidance.
Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are internal applicants; please refer to Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) for additional guidance.
Apply By
All applications must be received on-line by May 18, 2018 . Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 months volunteer or work experience working with youth participants (teens aged 14-18) or in the field of agriculture.
- Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to work independently, be resourceful and self-motivated as well as function highly in a team work setting.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to meet acceptable background check requirements.
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
- Ability to perform the following functions, primarily during the growing season, with or without reasonable accommodation: frequently work in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat, precipitation and cold; frequently lift, move or transport program & facility /gardening materials and produce; and constantly perform and demonstrate agriculture and horticulture techniques (for example preparing garden beds, planting, weeding, harvesting and washing vegetables and herbs, pest management, composting) by frequently positioning self (for example, pulling, bending, reaching, touching, kneeling, using hands to feel/reach) in greenhouses, garden beds and other program areas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some college experience preferred.
Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Program Responsibilities:
Program Delivery - 20%
- Demonstrate horticulture/gardening techniques.
- Assist with teaching existing horticulture educational program.
- As part of a team, supervise youth participants and adult volunteers in garden activities.
- As part of a team, assist in marketing garden produce through established programs.
- Responsible for assisting in the safety and well-being of youth participants in all settings.
- Presents as a positive role model.
- Immediately reports unique and/or emergency situations to supervisors.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Coordination/Operation - 75%
- With assistance from supervisor, coordinate Roots and Wisdom garden sites: Sustainable Living Center and Fehr Ave Garden. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, site planning, soil preparation, seeding and transplanting, composting, greenhouse work, irrigation, produce harvesting, marketing and distribution, and record keeping.
- Office/administration duties such as mailing, filing, copying etc.
- Provide non-complex routine administrative tasks to support the delivery of established educational program goals. Perform specific tasks to support program schedule.
- Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
- Complete and submit all required reports, records, including incident reports and purchase orders in a timely manner
- Occasionally travel to various locations in an effort to meet program material and marketing needs. Examples include but are not limited to purchasing and/or delivering program materials, taking pictures and notes, etc..
Professional Improvement - 5%
- Participate in required orientation and training programs.
- Attend weekly leadership meetings.
- Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions.
- Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
- Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
- Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
EEO/EPO and Policy - Applied to all duties and functions.
- Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
- Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
- Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Schenectady County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
- Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
Position Details
This is a part-time, temporary nonexempt time position . Compensation paid at the rate of $12 per hour . This position is eligible for limited, statutory benefits only.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-2117, or via email at: cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.
For additional questions please contact Jim McNaughton, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, e-mail jpm373@cornell.edu or phone (518) 765-3503.
http://cceschenectady.org/
Job Title:
Association Tmp Program
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contact Name:
Jim McNaughton
Number of Openings:
1
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are support of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.